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1. 23 22 o U i 21 14 20 p n ag z lf T o et W esses Gr essit fees all ii mm 1 17 16 15 14 13 1211 14 Technical Overview O MN or A 15 17 19 21 23 power connector ATX12V processor fan connector FANCPU memory module connector DIMM2 Mini Card slot MINI1 SATA connector SATA 3 SATA connector SATA 1 CMOS reset jumper CMOSCLR1 front panel USB connector USBF1 front panel audio connector AUDIOF1 PCI Express x1 card slot SLOT3 battery socket BT1 chassis fan connector FANSYS4 o O B N 12 14 16 18 20 22 processor socket memory module connector DIMM1 main power connector ATX power button connector LEDH2 SATA connector SATA 2 SATA connector SATA 0 front panel USB connector USBF2 password reset jumper PSWDCLR1 PCI Express x1 card slot SLOT4 PCI Express x1 card slot SLOT2 PCI Express x16 card slot SLOT1 Technical Overview 15 16 Technical Overview Computer Cover A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homep
2. 1 1 primary hard drive assembly 2 data cable 3 power cable 4 screws 2 Hard Drive s 45 Secondary Hard Drive 1 secondary hard drive assembly 2 data cable 3 power cable 4 screws 2 46 Hard Drive s 5 Remove the screws one on each side that secure the hard drive brackets to the hard drive 6 Remove the hard drive brackets off the hard drive 1 hard drive 2 screws 2 3 hard drive bracket 7 removing the hard drive changes the drive configuration ensure that you reflect these changes in system setup See System Setup on page 91 Hard Drive s 47 Replacing the Hard Drive s Procedure 1 Check the documentation that shipped with the hard drive to verify that it is configured for your computer 2 Place the hard drive brackets in position and replace the screws one on each side that secure the hard drive brackets to the hard drive 3 Slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive bay 4 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the hard drive bay 5 If you are replacing the primary hard drive connect the power and data cables to the primary hard drive 6 If you are replacing the secondary hard drive a Connect the power cable to the primary and secondary hard drives b Connect the data cable to the secondary hard drive Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 2 Follow the instructions in After Work
3. For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Front I O Panel Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 25 Front I O Panel 57 Procedure K NOTE Make note of the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly when installing the new front I O panel 1 Disconnect the front I O panel cables from the system board connectors AUDIOF1 USBF1 and USBF2 See System Board Components on page 14 Remove the screws that secure the front I O panel to the front panel Slide the front I O panel towards the side as shown in the illustration to release the clamps from the front panel and pull it away 1 screws 2 2 front I O panel 58 Front 1 0 Panel Replacing the Front 1 0 Panel Procedure ZX CAUTION To avoid damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips carefully slide the front I O panel into the front 1 0 panel clamp slot 1 Align and slide the front I O panel clamps into the slots on the front panel 2 Replace the screws that secure the front I O panel to the front panel 3 Connect the front I O panel cables to the system board connectors AUDIOF1 USBF1 and USBF2 See System Board Components on page 14 Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel see Replac
4. Processor Information Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Type ID Core Count L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Displays the processor type Displays the processor ID Displays the processor nominal cores Displays the processor L1 cache size Displays the processor L2 cache size Displays the processor L3 cache size Main Memory Information Memory Installed Memory Running Speed Memory Technology Indicates the amount of memory installed in MB Indicates the memory speed in MHz Indicates the type of installed memory System Setup 93 Main SATA Information SATA 1 Device Type Device ID Device Size SATA 2 Device Type Device ID Device Size SATA 3 Device Type Device ID Device Size SATA 4 Device Type Device ID Device Size 4 System Setup Displays the type of device installed on the SATA1 connector Displays the serial number of the device installed Displays the size of the device installed if the device is a hard drive Displays the type of device installed on the SATA2 connector Displays the serial number of the device installed Displays the size of the device installed if the device is a hard drive Displays the type of device installed on the SATA3 connector Displays the serial number of the device installed Displays the size of the device installed if the device is a hard drive Displa
5. VAN CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer a Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 Locate the 3 pin password reset jumper PSWDCLR1 on the system board See System Board Components on page 14 o 4 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins and 2 PSWDCLR1 Co 321 102 System Setup Turn on the computer to clear the password Turn off the computer and disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on System Setup 103 Clearing CMOS Passwords A WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer A WARNING The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the password setting A CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
6. 1 cutouts 2 2 tab 3 notch 4 memory module 22 Memory Module s VAN CAUTION To avoid damage to the memory module press the memory module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the memory module 3 Insert the memory module into the memory module connector until the memory module snaps into position and the securing clip locks in place If you insert the memory module correctly the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module nN DS 1 cutouts 2 2 securing clips 2 snapped in position Postreguisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 3 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on If a message appears stating that the memory size has changed press lt F1 gt to continue Log on to your computer To verify that the memory is installed correctly click Start Control Panel System Check the amount of memory RAM listed Memory Module s 23 24 Memory Module s Front Bezel A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Front Bezel Prerequisite
7. Instructions Recommended Tools 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 3 Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components 4 Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the ComputerCover 5 Memory Modulels Removing the Memory Module s Replacing the Memory Module s Contents 6 Front Bezel 25 Removing the Front Bezel 25 Replacing the FrontBezel 27 7 Card Retention Bracket 29 Removing the Card Retention Bracket 29 Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 31 8 PClExpressCards 33 Removing PCI Express Cards 33 Replacing PCI Express Cards 35 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI ExpressCard 37 9 MIMSGAFAs z Sb steed bon B Lb eae 39 Removing the Mini Card 40 Replacing the Mini Card 41 10 Hard Drivels i bosons to Sauce yee 43 Removing the Hard Drive s 43 Replacing the Hard Drive s 48 Contents 11 12 13 14 15 Optical Drivels 49 Removing the Optical Drive s 49 Replacing the Optical Drives s 53 Front WO Panel o pady a d 57 Removing the Fro
8. Processor A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Processor Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 A WARNING Despite having a plastic shield the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it 2 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly from the computer See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 69 Processor 73 Procedure 1 Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab 2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover S te X X VU 1 processorcover 2 tab 3 release lever A CAUTION When removing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket 3 Open the processor cover and gently lift the processor from the processor socket Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor 74 Processor Replacing the Processor Procedure 1 Unpack the new processor being careful not to touch th
9. See Replacing the Card Retention Bracket on page 31 2 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card See the documentation that shipped with the card for information about the card s cable connections ZX CAUTION Do not route card cables over or behind the cards Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the eguipment 3 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 4 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 5 To complete the installation see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card on page 37 36 PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card K NOTE For information about the location of external connectors see the Quick Start Guide For information on installing drivers and software for your card see the documentation that shipped with the card Sound card Network card Installed 1 Enter system setup See System Setup on page 91 2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled 3 Connect the external audio devices to the sound card s connectors 1 Enter system setup See System Setup on page 91 2 Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Disabled 3 Connect the network cable to the network card s connector Removed 1 Enter sys
10. warranty VAN CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist 104 a o grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 Locate the 3 pin CMOS reset jumper CMOSCLRI on the system board See System Board Components on page 14 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2 CMOSCLR1 o o 321 System Setup Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on System Setup 105 106 System Setup Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board To flash the BIOS 1 2 3 10 Turn on the computer Go to support dell com support downloads Locate the BIOS update file for your computer k NOTE The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of your computer For more information see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer If you have your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code a Enter yo
11. your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance A WARNING A battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions VAN CAUTION Removing the coin cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin cell battery See System Setup on page 91 for instructions on entering the system setup program Removing the Coin Cell Battery Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 Coin Cell Battery 77 Procedure 1 Locate the battery socket See System Board Components on page 14 2 Press the battery release lever away from the battery until the coin cell battery pops up gt lt MK RD AX 2 1 battery release lever 2 coin cell battery 3 battery socket 3 Set aside the battery in a secure location 78 Coin Cell Battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery Procedure Insert the battery CR2032 into the socket with the side labeled facing up and press down the battery in the socket 1 coin cell battery 2 battery socket Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 2 Follow the inst
12. 335 Dell Inspiron 660 Owner s Manual Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2012 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license Intel and Intel SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own 2012 04 Rev A00 Contents 1 Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices Safety
13. Replacing the Front Bezel on page 27 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 3 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Power Button Module 63 64 Power Button Module Chassis Fan A WARNING Before working working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Chassis Fan Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on P 8 P page 18 Chassis Fan 65 Procedure 1 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector FANSYS4 See System Board Components on page 14 2 Remove the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis 3 Slide and lift the chassis fan away from the computer as shown in the illustration 1 screws 4 2 chassis fan 66 Chassis Fan Replacing the Chassis Fan Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the chassis fan with the screw holes on the chassis 2 Replace the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis 3 Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector FANSYS4 See System Board Components on page 14 Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 Chassis Fan 67 68 Cha
14. age at dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the computer with the cover removed at least 30 cm 1 ft of desk top space ComputerCover 17 Removing the Computer Cover K NOTE Ensure that you remove the padlock from the padlock rings if applicable 1 Lay the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up 2 Using a screwdriver remove the screws that secure the computer cover to the chassis 3 Release the computer cover by sliding it away from the front of the computer 4 Lift the cover away from the computer and set it aside in a secure location 1 screws 2 2 computer cover 18 Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Connect all the cables and fold the cables out of the way 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the chassis 4 Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer Replace the screws that secure the computer cover to the chassis 1 screws 2 2 computer cover 6 Place the computer in an upright position 7 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Computer Cover 19 20 Computer Cover Memory Module s A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Befo
15. e DC power cables to the system board and drives See System Board Components on page 14 Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Power Supply 83 84 Power Supply System Board A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the System Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 Remove the Mini Card if applicable See Removing the Mini Card on page 40 Remove the any PCI Express cards if applicable See Removing PCI Express Cards on page 33 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 69 Remove the processor See Removing the Processor on page 73 Remove the memory modules See Removing the Memory Module s on page 21 Record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the memory modules can be installed in the same slot after the system board is replaced System Board 85 Procedure 1 Disconnect all cables connected to the system board See System Board Components on page 14 Note th
16. e routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly after installing the new system board 2 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis e gi z 1 screws 6 2 system board 3 Lift the system board up and out of the chassis 86 System Board 4 Compare the system board that you removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical K NOTE Some components and connectors on the replacement system board may be in different locations compared to the components and connectors on the existing system board K NOTE Jumper settings on the replacement system board is preset at the factory Replacing the System Board Procedure 1 Z Gently place the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer Replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board NOTE For information on system board connectors see System Board Components on page 14 Postrequisites 1 Replace the p
17. e underside of the processor A CAUTION You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid damage to the processor 2 If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended move it to that position 3 Orient the alignment notches on the processor with the alignment tabs on the socket 4 Align the pin l corner of the processor with the pin 1 corner of the processor socket and then place the processor in the processor socket Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly 1 socket 2 processor 3 alignment tabs 2 4 alignment notches 2 5 processor pin 1 indicator Processor 15 CAUTION Ensure that the processor cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post 5 When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover 6 Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover 1 alignment post 2 tab 3 processor cover 4 release lever 5 processor 6 processor cover notch Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 71 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 3 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 76 Processor Coin Cell Battery A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with
18. ew that secures the Mini Card to the system board 2 p Na o Ji e 1 antenna cables 2 2 screw 3 Lift the Mini Card away from the system board connector 1 2 z MD x 1 notch 2 tab 3 Mini Card 40 Mini Card Replacing the Mini Card VAN CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion Use of excessive force may damage the connectors VAN CAUTION To avoid damage to the Mini Card ensure that there are no cables under the Mini Card Procedure 1 Align the notch on the Mini Card with the tab on the system board connector Insert the Mini Card at a 45 degree angle into the system board connector Press the other end of the Mini Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini Card to the system board 4 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini Card you are installing The Mini Card has two triangles marked on the label black and white e Connect the black cable to the connector marked with a black triangle Connect the white cable to the connector marked with a white triangle Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Mini Card 41 42 Mini Card Hard Drive s A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i
19. he drive the computer generates an error message CD DVD CD RW Drive The computer attempts to boot from the CD DVD CD RW drive If no CD DVD CD RW is in the drive or if the CD DVD CD RW has no operating system the computer generates an error message USB Storage Device Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower right corner of the screen press lt F12 gt The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu K NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To ensure that your device is bootable check the device documentation Network The computer attempts to boot from the network If no operating system is found on the network the computer generates an error message K NOTE To boot from the network ensure thatthe Onboard LAN Boot ROM option is enabled in system setup See System Setup on page 91 System Setup Changing Boot Seguence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot seguence for example to boot from the CD DVD CD RW drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc On completion of the diagnostic tests the previous boot seguence is restored 1 If you are booting from a USB device connect the USB device to a USB port Turn on or restart your computer When F2 Setup F12 Boot Options appears in the lower right corner of the screen pres
20. ing Inside Your Computer on page 11 48 Hard Drive s Optical Drive s A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Optical Drive s Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 25 Optical Drive 49 50 Procedure 1 If you are removing the primary optical drive disconnect the power and data cables from the primary optical drive If you are removing the secondary optical drive a Disconnect the power cable from the primary and secondary optical drives b Disconnect the data cable from the secondary optical drive NOTE If you are not replacing the optical drive at this time disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board connector and set it aside You can use the data cable to install an optical drive at a later time Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer Optical Drive Primary Optical Drive 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 primary optical drive 4 screws 2 Optical Drive 51 Secondary Optical Drive 1 power cab
21. ing the Front Bezel on page 27 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 3 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Front O Panel 59 60 Front I O Panel Povver Button Module A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Power Button Module Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 25 Power Button Module 61 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power button module cable from the system board connector LEDH2 See System Board Components on page 14 2 Press the power button module tabs and pull the power button module to release it from the front panel 1 power button module 2 power button module tabs 4 3 Set aside the power button module in a secure location 62 Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module Procedure 1 Align and push the power button module tabs into the slots on the front panel 2 Connect the power button module cable to the system board connector LEDH2 See System Board Components on page 14 Postreguisites 1 Replace the front bezel See
22. isplays the first boot device 2nd Boot Displays the second boot device 3rd Boot Displays the third boot device 4th Boot Displays the fourth boot device 5th Boot Displays the fifth boot device Power Wake Up by Integrated LAN WLAN AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power On Mode Allow the computer to be powered on by special LAN or wireless LAN signals Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Allows you to configure the behavior of your computer after it recovers from a power failure Power Off Power On or Last Power State Power Off by default Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Allows you to set the computer to turn on automatically every day or on a preselected date This option can be configured only if the Auto Power On mode is set to Enabled Everyday or Selected Day Selected Day by default System Setup 97 Power continued Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time Allows you to set the date on which the computer must turn on automatically This option can be configured only if the Auto Power On mode is set to Enabled 1 to 31 15 by default Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically This option can be configured only if the Auto Power On mode is set to Enabled hh mm ss 12 30 30 by default Security Supervisor Password User Password Set Supervisor Password U
23. ive screws 4 70 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Procedure A A K CAUTION Ensure that you apply new thermal grease New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding which is a requirement for optimal processor operation CAUTION Incorrect alignment of the processor fan and heat sink assembly can damage the system board and processor NOTE The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and processor fan and heat sink assembly are reinstalled together If either the processor or the processor fan and heat sink assembly is replaced use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved 1 Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor Place the processor fan and heat sink assembly over the processor Align the captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board 4 Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board 5 Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector FANCPU See System Board Components on page 14 Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 n Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 72 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
24. le 2 data cable 3 secondary optical drive 4 screws 2 5 Set aside the optical drive in a secure location 52 Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drives s Procedure 1 Remove the screw from the optical drive you removed and insert it in the new optical drive 1 screw Optical Drive 53 2 To install a secondary optical drive pull the break away metal plate off the chassis 1 break away metal plate 3 Gently slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer 4 Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the chassis 5 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis 54 Optical Drive 6 Ifyou are replacing the primary optical drive connect the power and data cables to the primary optical drive 7 Ifyou are replacing the secondary optical drive a Connect the power cable to the primary and secondary optical drives b Connect the data cable to the secondary optical drive Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 27 3 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Optical Drive 55 56 Optical Drive Front I O Panel A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9
25. lp Screen displays more information about that option and available settings Help Screen This field appears on the right side of the system setup window and contains information about each option listed in the Setup Item In this field you can view information about your computer and make changes to your current settings Press the up and down arrow keys to highlight an option Press lt Enter gt to make that selection active and return to the Setup Item NOTE Not all settings listed in the Setup Item are changeable Key Functions This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field 92 System Setup System Setup Options K NOTE Depending on your computer and installed devices the items listed in this section may appear or may not appear exactly as listed Main System Information BIOS Revision BIOS Build Date System Name System Time System Date Service Tag Asset Tag Displays the BIOS Revision number Displays the build date in mm dd yyyy format Displays system name Displays the current time in hh mm ss format Displays the current date in mm dd yyyy format Displays the Service Tag of the computer when the Service Tag is present Displays a field to input the Service Tag manually when the Service Tag is absent Displays the asset tag of the computer when the asset tag is present Main
26. n Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance A WARNING If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot do not touchthe metal housing of the hard drive TX CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state A CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Removing the Hard Drive s Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 Hard Drive s 43 Procedure 44 1 If you are removing the primary hard drive disconnect the power and data cables from the primary hard drive If you are removing the secondary hard drive a Disconnect the power cable from the primary and secondary hard drives b Disconnect the data cable from the secondary hard drive NOTE If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board connector and set it aside You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the hard drive bay CAUTION Ensure that you do not scratch the hard drive s circuit board while removing or replacing the hard drive Lift the hard drive assembly away from the computer Hard Drive s Primary Hard Drive a 2
27. nents and cards handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts Before You Begin 9 A A CAUTION Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions working inside your computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge CAUTION Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components CAUTION When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable When disconnecting cables keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins When connecting cables ensure that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools 10 Small flat blade screwdriver Small Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe Flash BIOS executable update program available at su
28. nt I O Panel 57 Replacing the Front I O Panel 59 Power Button Module 61 Removing the Power Button Module 61 Replacing the Power Button Module 63 Chassis Fan zak dosed bebe seks Ge 65 Removing the Chassis Fan 65 Replacing the Chassis Fan 67 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 69 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 69 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly aaa aaa n Contents 16 Processor lt de h as a aa 73 Removing the Processor 73 Replacing the Processor 75 17 Coin Cell Battery 77 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 77 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 79 18 Power Supply lt 5 lt lt vek 81 Removing the Power Supply 81 Replacing the Power Supply 83 19 System Board 85 Removing the System Board 85 Replacing the System Board 87 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 88 20 System Setup occ d VK ora 91 Overview ec a Sapo i r pin A E a 91 Entering System Setup 91 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 102 Clearing CMOS Passwords 104 Contents 21 Flashing the BIOS 107 22 SSPE CIICALION St cx san zad ae aaau 109 Contents 7 Contents Befo
29. ory_compliance Removing the Card Retention Bracket Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 Card Retention Bracket 29 Procedure Push the release tab to release the card retention bracket from the chassis 1 release tab 2 card retention bracket 30 Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Procedure Rotate and push the card retention bracket towards the computer until it snaps into place Postreguisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Card Retention Bracket 31 32 Card Retention Bracket PCI Express Cards A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing PCI Express Cards Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 2 Remove the card retention bracket See Removing the Card Retention Bracket on page 29 PCI Express Cards 33 Procedure 1 Disconnect any cables connected to the card if applicable 2 Remove the PCI Express card from the card slot PCI Express xl card Grasp the card by its top corners and ease it
30. out of its connector 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card Push the securing tab to the side grasp the card by its top corners and then ease it out of the connector 1 securing tab 2 PCI Express x16 card slot 3 PCI Express x16 card 34 PCI Express Cards 3 If you are removing the card permanently install a filler bracket in the empty card slot opening K NOTE Installing filler brackets over empty card slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer Replacing PCI Express Cards Procedure 1 Prepare the card for installation See the documentation that shipped with the card for information on configuring the card making internal connections or otherwise customizing it for your computer 2 Replace the PCI Express card PCI Express x1 card Place the PCI Express card in the slot on the system board and press down firmly Ensure that the PCI Express card is fully seated in the slot N 1 2 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express Cards 35 PCI Express x16 card Push the securing tab to the side and place the PCI Express card in the slot on the system board and press down firmly Ensure that the PCI Express card is fully seated in the slot 1 securing tab 2 PCI Express x16 card slot 3 PCI Express x16 card Postrequisites 1 Replace the card retention bracket
31. pport dell com Before You Begin After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete replacement procedures ensure the following e Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer e Connect any external devices cables cards and any other part you removed before working on your computer e Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets A CAUTION Before turning on your computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain in the computer Failure to do so may damage your computer Turn on your computer After Working Inside Your Computer W 12 After Working Inside Your Computer Technical Overview A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Inside View of Your Computer CO N A w 10 power supply 2 primary optical drive secondary optical drive 4 front bezel front 1 0 panel 6 primary hard drive secondary hard drive 8 system board memory modules 10 card retention bracket Technical Overview 13 System Board Components OOOOOQGO0O0000 DODO o
32. re You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices A CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer Save and close all open files and exit all open programs 2 Click Start and click Shut Down Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off K NOTE If you are using a different operating system see the documentation of your operating system for shut down instructions 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 4 Disconnect all telephone cables network cables and attached devices from your computer 5 Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance A WARNING Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels After you finish working inside the computer replace all covers panels and screws before connecting to the power source A CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer ensure that the work surface is flat and clean VAN CAUTION To avoid damaging the compo
33. re You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Memory Module s Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on P 6 P page 18 Procedure A WARNING The memory module s may become very hot during normal operation Allow the memory module s to cool before touching them 1 Locate the memory module connector on the system board See System Board Components on page 14 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector Grasp the memory module and pull it upwards If the memory module is difficult to remove gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from the connector 1 memory module connector 2 securing clips 2 Memory Module s 21 Replacing the Memory Module s VAN CAUTION If you remove the original memory module s from your computer during a memory upgrade keep them separate from any new memory module s that you may have even if you purchased the new memory module s from Dell If possible do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module Otherwise your computer may not start properly PAN CAUTION Do not install ECC or DDR3U memory modules Procedure 1 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector 2 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector
34. rocessor See Replacing the Processor on page 75 2 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 71 3 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 22 4 Replace any PCI Express cards if applicable See Replacing PCI Express Cards on page 35 5 Replace the Mini Card if applicable See Replacing the Mini Card on page 41 6 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 7 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 System Board 87 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the system setup program Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field K NOTE The Service Tag Input field allows you to enter the Service Tag manually only when the Service Tag is absent System Board System Board 89 90 System Board System Setup Overview Use the system setup to e Get information about the hardware installed on your computer such as the amount of RAM the size of the hard drive and so on e Change the system configuration information e Set or change a user selectable option such as the user password type of hard drive installed enabling or disabling base devices and so on A CAUTION Unless you are an expert computer user do not change the setting
35. ructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 3 Enter the system setup program and set the time and date See Entering System Setup on page 91 4 Update the BIOS settings with values you may have noted before removing the coin cell battery See Entering System Setup on page 91 Coin Cell Battery 79 80 Coin Cell Battery Power Supply A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Power Supply Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 Power Supply 81 Procedure 1 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives See System Board Components on page 14 2 Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the chassis 3 Press the power supply clamp to release the power supply from the chassis 4 Slide and lift the power supply away from the chassis 1 screws 4 2 power supply 3 power supply clamp 82 Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Procedure 1 Slide the power supply towards the back of the chassis 2 Align the screw holes on the power supply with the screw holes on the chassis 3 Replace the screws that secure the power supply to the chassis 4 Connect th
36. s Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 Front Bezel 25 Procedure 26 Place the computer in an upright position Grasp and release the front bezel tabs seguentially one at a time by moving them outward from the front panel Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots ex N zg 3 es CH front bezel 2 front panel slots 4 front bezel tabs 4 4 front bezel clamps 4 front panel Set aside the front bezel in a secure location Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel Procedure 1 Align and insert the front bezel clamps into the front panel slots 2 Rotate the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel tabs snap into place Je JA IA 3 N 4 5 1 front bezel 2 front bezel tabs 4 3 front panel slots 4 4 front bezel clamps 4 5 front panel Front Bezel 27 Postreguisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 19 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 28 Front Bezel Card Retention Bracket A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulat
37. s lt F12 gt K NOTE If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then shut down your computer and try again The Boot Device Menu appears listing all available boot devices On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from For example if you are booting to a USB memory key highlight USB Storage Device and press lt Enter gt K NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To ensure your device is bootable check the device documentation Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 2 Enter system setup See Entering System Setup on page 91 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press lt Enter gt to access the menu K NOTE Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it Press the up and down arrow keys to move through the list of devices Press plus or minus to change the boot priority of the device System Setup 101 Clearing Forgotten Passwords A WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer A WARNING The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the password setting A CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty
38. s for this program Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly K NOTE Before you change system setup it is recommended that you note the system setup screen information for future reference Entering System Setup 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 During POST when the DELL logo is displayed watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press lt F2 gt immediately K NOTE The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized This prompt can appear very quickly so you must watch for it and then press lt F2 gt If you press lt F2 gt before the F2 prompt this keystroke is lost If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then turn off your computer and try again See Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices on page 9 System Setup 91 System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer Information on the screen is divided into three areas the setup item active help screen and key functions Setup Item This field appears on the left side of the system setup window The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer including installed hardware power conservation and security features Scroll up and down the list with the up and down arrow keys As an option is highlighted the He
39. ser Access Level Set User Password Password Check Displays the status of the supervisor password Displays the status of the user password Allows you to set change or delete the supervisor password Allows you to set access levels to the users No Access View Only Limited or Full Access Full Access by default e No Access Restricts users from editing system setup options e View Only Allows users to only view system setup options Limited Allows users to edit certain system setup options Full Access Allows users to edit all system setup options except the Supervisor Password Allows you to set change or delete the user password Allows you to enable password verification either when you attempt to enter system setup or each time the computer boots Setup or Always Setup by default 98 System Setup Exit Save Changes and Reset Allows you to save changes and exit system setup Discard Changes and Allows you to discard changes and exit system setup Reset Load Default Allows you to restore the default settings System Setup 99 Boot Seguence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices Boot Options 100 USB Floppy The computer attempts to boot from the USB floppy drive If no operating system is on the floppy disk the computer generates an error message Hard Drive The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive If no operating system is on t
40. ssis Fan Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 69 Procedure A WARNING Despite having a plastic shield the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it A CAUTION The processor fan and heat sink assembly is a single unit Do not try to remove the fan separately A CAUTION To ensure maximum cooling for the processor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor fan and heat sink assembly The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease 1 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector FANCPU See System Board Components on page 14 2 Using a flat blade screwdriver loosen the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board 3 Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly out of the computer 1 processor fan cable 2 processor fan and heat sink assembly 3 capt
41. tem setup See System Setup on page 91 2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Enabled 3 Connect the external audio devices to the computer s back panel connectors 1 Enter system setup See System Setup on page 91 2 Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Enabled 3 Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector PCI Express Cards 37 38 PCI Express Cards Mini Card A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging See Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer K NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini Cards from sources other than Dell If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer the card is already installed Your computer supports one half Mini Card slot for Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Mini Card 39 Removing the Mini Card Prereguisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 18 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cable s from the Mini Card 2 Remove the scr
42. ur computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field b Click Submit and proceed to step 4 If you do not have your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code a Select one of the following options e Automatically detect my Service Tag for me e Choose from My Products and Services List e Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen A list of results appears on the screen Click BIOS Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file In the Please select your download method below window click For Single File Download via Browser and then click Download Now In the Save As window select an appropriate location to download the file on your computer If the Download Complete window appears click Close Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on the screen Flashing the BIOS 107 108 Flashing the BIOS Specifications To learn about the features and advanced options available on your computer see Specifications at support dell com manuals Specifications 109 110 Specifications
43. ws you to enable or disable the front USB ports on your computer Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Allows you to enable or disable the rear USB ports on your computer Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Audio Controller SATA Mode Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN boot ROM Allows you to enable or disabled the audio controller Enabled or Disable Enabled by default Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated hard drive controller ATA Mode AHCI Mode AHCI Mode by default CAUTION Changing the SATA Mode may prevent booting of your operating system Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Allows you to boot your computer from a network Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Boot Numlock Key Keyboard Errors 96 System Setup Allows you to set the status of the Num Lock key during boot On or Off On by default Allows you to enable or disable the display of keyboard related errors during boot Report or Do Not Report Report by default Boot continued USB Boot Support Allows you to enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices such as hard drive optical drive USB key and so on Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Boot Mode Specifies the boot seguence from the available devices lst Boot D
44. ys the type of device installed on the SATA4 connector Displays the serial number of the device installed Displays the size of the device installed if the device is a hard drive Advanced CPU Feature Intel Hyper Threading Technology Intel R SpeedStep Technology Intel R Virtualization Technology CPU XD Support Limit CPUID Value Multi Core Support Intel R Turbo Boot Technology Allows you to enable or disable the Intel Hyper Threading feature for the processor Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature for the processor Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Allows you to enable or disable the Intel virtualization feature for the processor Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Allows you to enable or disable the execute disable mode for the processor Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Allows you to limit the maximum value the processor standard CPUID function will support Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Allows you to specify if processor will have either one or all cores enabled Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Enabled all cores Disabled one core only Allows you to enable or disable the Intel turbo boot technology mode for the processor Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default System Setup 95 Advanced USB Configuration Front USB Ports Rear USB Ports Allo

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